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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.41, 6,595.51 and 2,058.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.41, 6,595.51 and 2,058.27 is: 3,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.41 : 6,595.51 = 2,058.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.41/6,595.51 = 2,058.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.41x = 6,595.51 × 2,058.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.41x = 13,575,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575,340.37/4,399.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.72

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